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Tuesday, October 20

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Halifax Universities Career Fair
by Student Affairs
Your Next Career Opportunity Starts Here
Halifax Convention Centre · 1650 Argyle StreetFree
Family Friendly10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Baby & Tot Drop-in
by Halifax Public Libraries
In this program, babies and tots hear stories, songs, rhymes, and interact with other babies. Parents and caregivers learn new songs and fun things to do with baby, and have some social time with other grown-ups. Ages…
BMO Community Room - 2nd Floor Halifax Central Library · 5440 Spring Garden RoadFreeFamily FriendlyLibraryWeekly
Library3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Study Buddies for Newcomers
by Halifax Public Libraries
Newcomer youth can drop in for a safe and friendly environment with free tutoring in all school subjects. It's also a chance to practice fun, conversational English for youth who are new to Canada. Ages 13-21. No…
Keshen Goodman Public Library · 330 Lacewood DriveFreeLibraryWeekly
Library3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Science Club
by Halifax Public Libraries
Join our club as we explore the world of science and engineering with fun experiments, games, and challenges! We'll try something new each time, and you'll develop your scientific thinking and problem-solving skills.…
BMO Community Room - 2nd Floor Halifax Central Library · 5440 Spring Garden RoadFreeLibrary- Weekly
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dalia Women’s Social Coworking
by Harvest Clean Eats – Downtown Halifax
BUILD by Dalia 💌 Because who says growth has to happen alone? BUILD is Dalia’s free weekly social…
Harvest Clean Eats – Downtown Halifax · 1625 Market StreetFreeWeekly
Lecture6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Beyond Peggy's Cove: Discovering Nova Scotia's Remarkable Places
by Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Tuesday Night Talk with author Stacy Ann Milford on discovering Nova Scotia's remarkable places beyond Peggy's Cove. Free admission, 6:30–7:30 pm at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic · 1675 Lower Water StreetFreeLectureEducationalWeeklyIndoor
Live Music7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Leo Cox Trio
by Leo Cox Trio
Halifax’s Leo Cox Trio brings groove-driven modern jazz to Tuesday nights at The Economy Shoe Shop. No cover. Sit-ins welcome. Tuesday Night Jazz at The Economy Shoe Shop features the Leo Cox Trio, with Leo Cox on bass,…
Economy Shoe Shop · 1663 Argyle StreetFreeLive MusicBarWeekly
Comedy7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Comedy – Book (Fight) Club
by Trident Booksellers & Cafe
It’s a book club. It’s a fight club. 8 books enter the literati Thunderdome, and only 1 leaves. 80% book club. 20% fight club. 100% hilarious. First time in Canada, a joint New Zealand & Guatemala event. It’s the…
Trident Booksellers & Cafe · 1256 Hollis StreetFreeComedyTheatre
Theatre7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Deepwater
by Neptune Theatre - Scotiabank Studio Stage
A surreal procedural drama about a cold case
Neptune Theatre - Scotiabank Studio Stage · 1593 Argyle StreetFreeTheatreConcert Hall- Pub
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Jackson Weldon
by The Old Triangle – Halifax
The Old Triangle · The Old TriangleFreePub
Blues8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Garrett Mason
by Garrett Mason
Garrett Mason is a true bluesman raised in Truro, NS by veteran Canadian bluesman Dutch Mason. A gifted guitarist steeped in the blues tradition.
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeBluesLive MusicPubWeekly
Wednesday, October 21
Live Music2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Violinist Charna Matsushige, Violist Ryan Vis, and Cellist Rachel Desoer
by 6036 Coburg Rd
We are delighted to launch our new Daylight Concerts series., designed especially with older adults in mind. Program Information We launch our new Daylight Concerts series with violinist Charna Matsushige, violist Ryan…
6036 Coburg Rd · 6036 Coburg Road$20Live MusicClassical
Trivia6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Board Room Trivia: DISNEY VILLAINS EDITION!
by The Board Room Game Cafe
Gather your mob of angry villagers, study up on your potions and spells, and be prepared for Disney Villains trivia on October 21! “Yes our teeth and ambitions are bared/ Be prepared” – Scar Before the sun sets on…
The Board Room Game Cafe · 1256 Barrington Street$10TriviaCafe- Jazz
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio
by Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio
Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee! You can expect balanced and inviting sets with an easy and conversational style that fills…
Obladee Wine Bar · 1600 Barrington StreetFreeJazzBarWeekly
Trivia7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
TRIVIA NITE – Freeman’s on Quinpool
by Freeman’s Little New York
Mozzarella-ly good questions, seriously fun. Trivia at Freeman’s Quinpool every Wednesday!
Freeman’s Little New York · 3671 Dutch Village RdFreeTriviaPub
Trivia7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
TRIVIA at Freeman’s Fairview
by Freeman’s Fairview
Brains, Brews & Banter. Freeman’s is where SMART gets social! Join us every Wednesday 7pm End time 9pm
Freeman’s Fairview · 3671 Dutch Village RdFreeTriviaPub- Bachata
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Manilla: SBK+ (Free)
by Dancing HFX
Manilla: SBK+ (Free)
Manilla · 5686 Spring Garden RoadFreeBachataWeeklyMake Friends
Painting7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Paint Nite • The Pint Public House • Halifax – Oct 21
by The Pint Public House
Paint & sip in Halifax: create Vibrant Autumn Pumpkin at The Pint Public House. All supplies included, no experience needed. 19+. Tickets and details on Eventbrite.
The Pint Public House · 1575 Argyle St.FreePaintingPub
Jazz7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Jazz Night @ The Local
by The Local
Jazz night with Silvio Pupo, keys, Ronald Hynes, bass and Damien Moynihan, percussion.
The Local · 2037 Gottingen StFreeJazzBarWeekly- Rock
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Styx
by Styx
Legendary rock band Styx performs at Scotiabank Centre with special guest Billy Raffoul. Doors open 6:30pm, show 7:30pm.
Scotiabank Centre · 1800 Argyle Street$55RockLive Music
Theatre7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Elevator Theatre presents Spring Awakening
by The Bus Stop Theatre
Spring Awakening – October 8-25,2026 Spring Awakening is a groundbreaking rock musical about a group of young people coming of age in a world that refuses to speak openly about desire, identity, and fear. Set in late…
The Bus Stop Theatre · 2203 Gottingen Street$42Theatre
Comedy8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Catherine Robertson’s Comedy Hour!
by Bearly’s House Of Blues & Ribs
Wednesday is COMEDY TIME down at Bearlys House of Blues! Things started just after 8pm, C’mon down early to grab your spot – there’s great drink specials all night long, along with a bunch of a great non-alcoholic…
Bearly’s House Of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeComedyImprov- Pub
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Peter F
by The Old Triangle – Halifax
The Old Triangle · The Old TriangleFreePub - Pop
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Prozzak
by Prozzak
Prozzak performs live at The Bruce Guthro Theatre At Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax.
The Bruce Guthro Theatre At Casino Nova Scotia · 1983 Upper Water Street$78PopLive Music - Karaoke
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Karaoke with Mimi! 10pm-2am
by Karaoke with Mimi!
Live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs: Karaoke with Mimi! 10pm-2am.
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeKaraokePub19 PlusWeekly
Thursday, October 22

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Beyond the Algorithm: Human-Centred AI for Global Mental Health
by Main Calendar
The Beyond the Algorithm: Human-Centred AI for Global Mental Health Symposium will explore how AI can be developed and implemented responsibly to improve mental health outcomes across diverse populations and settings.
Dalhousie Student Union · 6136 University AvenueFree
Weekly12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Group Read - Reclaiming Power + Place: The Final Report of the
by Indigenous Student Centre (1321 Edward St)
A group read of Reclaiming Power + Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (2019)
Indigenous Student Centre (1321 Edward St) · 1321 Edward StreetFreeWeekly
Indigenous1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Atelihai Inuit: Community Drop-In
by Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Refreshments & Supplies will be providedEmail Atelihai@mymnfc.com to learn more.
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre · 2021 Brunswick StreetFreeIndigenousCommunityCommunity CentreDrop In
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PAWSitive Support
by Student Affairs
Missing your pets at home? Tail wags and heart hugs are on campus to bring you a weekly dose of joy and a place to decompress Drop in for a PAWS-itively relaxing visit with a certified therapy dog! PAWSitive Support is…
LeMarchant Place (Dalhousie) · 1246 LeMarchant StFree
Craft5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Atelihai Inuit: Craft / Social Session
by Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Email Atelihai@MyMNFC.com to learn more
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre · 2021 Brunswick StreetFreeIndigenousCraftCommunityCommunity Centre- Live Music
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Morgan Davis Happy Hour 5pm
by Morgan Davis
Morgan Davis Happy Hour 5pm — Bearly's
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1269 Barrington StFreeBarLive MusicWeekly
Library6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Conversations in Trust Halifax: Canadian Authors Make Sense of Our World
by Writers' Trust of Canada
Join prominent Canadian writers and leaders in the arts, business, and society for a national conversation on connection.
Halifax Central Library · 5440 Spring Garden RoadFreeLibrary
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Spooky RPG One-Shots at the Board Room Game Cafe!
by The Board Room Game Cafe
Join us for Spooky One-Shots in a variety of Role Playing Game systems! Treats for those who come in costume! Join us for an evening of spooky games and fun! We’ve recruited some of our amazing volunteer Game Masters…
Board Room Game Cafe · 1256 Barrington Street$10- Tasting
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Oyster Night
by Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Get ready to indulge in the freshest flavours of the sea at our ever-popular Oyster Night , proudly brought to you by Hooked Halifax! Join us for an evening of coastal charm and culinary delight as we serve premium…
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron · 376 Purcells Cove RoadFreeTasting - Film Screening
6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Chronovisor
by Carbon Arc Cinema
Screening times: Thursday, October 22, 6:30 PM Sunday, November 1, 7:45 PM Jack Auen, Kevin Walker | USA | 2026 | 99m An academic becomes obsessed with the allegedly true story of the Chronovisor, a device invented by a…
Carbon Arc Cinema · 1747 Summer StreetFreeFilm ScreeningFilm
Storytelling7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Shaggy Dog Stories at The Carleton
by The Carleton
Shaggy Dog Stories at The Carleton will take place on Thursday, October 22. Our speakers will begin spinning true yarns at 7 PM and tickets – with all proceeds going to the AfterWords Literary Festival – are only $12.50…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle StreetFreeStorytellingBarComedy- Comedy
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Better Times Comedy at Good Robot
by Good Robot Brewing Co.
Looking for the best stand-up comedy show in Halifax? Your Thursday plans just got upgraded. Better Times Comedy is an award-winning stand-up comedy show at Good Robot Brewing (Robie St.) every Thursday evening,…
Good Robot Brewing Co. · 2736 Robie StreetFreeComedyBreweryWeekly - Social Dance
7:15 PM – 2:00 AM
Rumors | Ritmos En Movement (Free)
by Dancing HFX
Rumors | Ritmos En Movement (Free)
Rumors · 1668 Lower Water StFreeSocial DanceWeeklyMake Friends
Theatre7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Elevator Theatre presents Spring Awakening
by The Bus Stop Theatre
Spring Awakening – October 8-25,2026 Spring Awakening is a groundbreaking rock musical about a group of young people coming of age in a world that refuses to speak openly about desire, identity, and fear. Set in late…
The Bus Stop Theatre · 2203 Gottingen Street$42Theatre
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Spontaneity: Spooky Spectacular
by Spontaneity Improv Co.
Welcome to the Spooky Spectacular… where the lights are low, the rules are strange, and you never know what’s waiting around the corner.
1743 Grafton St · 1743 Grafton Street$15
Tribute8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Classic Albums Live Performs Supertramp Breakfast In America
by Classic Albums Live Performs Supertramp Breakfast In America
Classic Albums Live Performs Supertramp Breakfast In America live at the Bruce Guthro Theatre, Casino Nova Scotia Halifax.
Casino Nova Scotia — Bruce Guthro Theatre · 1983 Upper Water StreetFreeTributeRock- Blues
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tristan Legg
by The Old Triangle – Halifax
Tristan is a well known musician based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Highly regarded for his rich, powerful voice, strong acoustic guitar playing, and outgoing personality on stage, he is a captivating act to catch.…
The Old Triangle · The Old TriangleFreeBluesFolkRockLive Music - Live Music
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Ty Messick
by Ty Messick
Ty Messick
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicBar
Friday, October 23
Library10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Community Café
by Halifax Public Libraries
Come in and start your day with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a snack. You can socialize with other community members, learn about some community resources, or take your drink and snack to go.
Captain William Spry Public Library · 16 Sussex StFreeLibraryWeekly
Craft10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Story Walk: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
by Halifax Public Libraries
Drop in for a guided story walk outdoors (weather permitting). One autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard... clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap... You may be surprised to learn what the…
Captain William Spry Public Library · 16 Sussex StFreeCraftFamily FriendlyLibrary
Literary2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
A Matinee Event with Emily St. John Mandel
by Bookmark
An afternoon author event with novelist Emily St. John Mandel, presented by Bookmark.
Paul O'Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library · 5440 Spring Garden RoadFreeLiteraryTalkLibrary
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
DON’T SPOIL THE FAMILY NAME – Oct 23
by Breaking Circus
A three-day art exhibition by Niyi Adeogun exploring inheritance, perception and what we choose to carry forward. Tickets and details on Eventbrite.
Breaking Circus · 2164 Amalamek WayFree- Literary
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
An Evening with Emily St. John Mandel
by Bookmark
Bestselling author Emily St. John Mandel comes to Halifax for the launch of her new book Exit Party, in the Paul O'Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library. An evening of books and conversation presented by Bookmark.
Halifax Central Library · 5440 Spring Garden RoadFreeBook LaunchLiteraryTalkLibrary - Film Screening
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
TMFF Halifax 2026
by TMFF
TMFF comes to Halifax for the first time with a night of motorcycle films made for the big screen.
Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane · 5657 Spring Garden RoadFreeFilm ScreeningFestival - Competitive
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Halifax Mooseheads vs Cape Breton Eagles
by Halifax Mooseheads
QMJHL regular season hockey: the Halifax Mooseheads host the Cape Breton Eagles at Scotiabank Centre.
Scotiabank Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFreeCompetitiveHigh EnergyFamily FriendlyBig Group Ok